Preaching for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Shannon Evans O'Brien offers a reflection on trusting the Holy Spirit's voice within us over the noise of outside opinion:

"The keys to the kingdom are not just for Peter, but for everyone willing to trust the guidance of the Holy Spirit within them, come what may."

Shannon Evans O’Brien is the spirituality and culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter and the author of the books The Mystics Would Like a Word, Feminist Prayers for My Daughter, and Rewilding Motherhood. With interest in ecofeminism, social change and contemplative practice, Shannon leads workshops and retreats across the country that spark curiosity and compassion.

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